Camping

Columbia Steps Into Overlanding Footwear With Drive-Ready Designs

We had Columbia designer Ryan Bucci walk us through the Landroamer shoe collection — perfect for adventuring by car, truck, or van.

Written by M.T. Elliott October 02, 2023

It’s Hip to Be Square: Canyon Coolers Outfitter 125 Review

The Outfitter 125 is among the top options for keeping hunters’ hard-earned wild game meat cool and ready for packaging.

Written by Josh Kirchner September 26, 2023

‘Hands-Free’ Headlamp Is Effective yet Complicated: Ledlenser HF8R Review

The Ledlenser HF8R packs digital focusing, an adaptive light beam, and a lot more technology into a headlamp. But what does that mean in the…

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2023

REI Makes Major Updates to Iconic Tent: Half Dome ‘Super Light’ 3+ Review

The REI Half Dome 2 Plus has been my favorite camping tent for years. I upgraded to the new Half Dome SL3+ to compare it…

Written by Nate Lemin September 19, 2023

guzzle H2O Overland Bundle Review: A Portable Water Purification Powerhouse

Guzzle H2O launches a portable three-stage water filter purification companion, promising unparalleled taste and water quality.

Written by Lisa Morris September 19, 2023

The Best Places to Camp on Mount Hood

Mt. Hood National Forest is home to over 2,000 beautiful campsites — here are a few favorites and the info you’ll need to find and…

Written by Ariel Frager September 15, 2023

No More Noseburn: Onus Optics Nose-Shielding Sunglasses Review

Sunglasses are great, but they have a fatal design flaw: they leave your nose totally exposed to direct solar radiation — Onus Optics has designed…

Written by Will Brendza September 11, 2023

A Third the Weight and Half the Price: Grayl x Pathfinder Titanium Camp Stove Review

The tiny 0.9-ounce Grayl x Pathfinder Ti Camp Stove boils water as fast as some of the best-known backpacking stoves out there — but that…

Written by Steven John September 07, 2023

Columbia Charts New Course With Apparel for Overlanding

Campers and overlanders can appreciate apparel built to keep them dry, comfortable, and protected, from starting their engines to snuffing out the campfire.

Written by M.T. Elliott September 06, 2023

A Featherlight Palace: Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent Review

The Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent is an extremely spacious, versatile, and even luxurious ultralight four-season tent with a variety of accessories that make it…

Written by Christian Black September 01, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win Radiant Headlamps & Lanterns From Nite Ize

This week, four lucky winners will receive two headlamps and two lanterns from Nite Ize.

A Lantern That Puts Fun Over Firepower: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern Review

Some other lanterns might compete with the sun in terms of brightness, but for most camping tasks, we’re after a lantern that livens up a…

Written by Nick Belcaster August 30, 2023

Packable Hatchet Transforms Into an Axe: AGAWA GEAR ADK26 First Look

The AGAWA ADK26 is a sharp hatchet that extends quickly into a forest axe. This packable axe saves space in vehicles or horse packs and…

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2023

How to Start a Fire: Build the Perfect Campfire With These Pro Tips

Sitting around a campfire and roasting marshmallows is about as good as it gets. But first, you have to get one started. We can help.

Written by Ilana Newman August 29, 2023

Fold It, Pack It, and Grill Anywhere: Burch Barrel Flat Packer Charcoal Grill and Wood Fire Pit Review

Weighing in at 25 pounds, the Flat Packer from Burch Barrel is burly. But it packs down to almost nothing, sets up fast, and works…

Written by Berne Broudy August 29, 2023

Bulky, Heavy, but Highly Efficient Wood Stove: BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Review

For a wood stove, the BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove is a very efficient means for camp cooking — but you won’t be taking it…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

How to Set Up a Tent in Howling Wind

Of all the weather conditions to experience in the backcountry, wind can be the worst, especially when it’s time to set up your tent at…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Top Camping Gear Deals

Save up to 40% on tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment during the co-op’s annual clearance sale.

REI Labor Day Sale: Epic Deals on Outdoor Gear

Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but chipper up — it also brings a huge REI sale and deals worth checking out.

‘Anker’ Your Car Camping With the EverFrost: A First-Time User’s Electric Cooler Review

If you are looking to invest in a dual-temp, electric-powered fridge and freezer, consider the large yet highly portable Anker EverFrost.

Written by Natasha Buffo August 25, 2023

Die-Hard Campers Will Love This ‘Coors Banquet’ A-Frame Tent: Here’s Why

The Coors Banquet Free Range A-frame Tent from Seager is a collaboration shelter that surprised me with its durability, waterproofing, functionality and “true grit” —…

Written by Nick LeFort August 25, 2023

‘Radiant’ Headlamps & Lanterns Help Eyes Adjust, Campers Unwind With ‘Moonlight’ & ‘Flame-Like’ Modes

Nite Ize designed these headlamps and lanterns’ faint ‘moonlight’ mode to help eyes adapt. And their flickering amber mode adds ambience at camp.

A Portable Pizza Oven Anyone Can Use: Solo Stove Pi Prime Review

There are already plenty of pizza ovens on market — but none as affordable and easy to use as the Solo Stove Pi Prime.

Written by Mary Murphy August 18, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 Sleeping Bag for Backcountry Hunting

This week, four lucky winners will receive a Chilkoot 15 down sleeping bag from Stone Glacier. Enter now for your chance to win!

Recycle This Sleeping Bag: NEMO Forte Endless Promise 100% Recyclable Sleeping Bag Review

NEMO’s Forte Endless Promise sets a high bar for sustainability in the outdoor gear industry with its new 100% recyclable sleeping bag.

Written by Gabi Daugherty August 16, 2023

External-Frame Packs Aren’t Extinct: ALPS OutdoorZ Commander Lite Frame + Pack Review

The ALPS OutdoorZ Commander Lite + External Frame backpack convinced me that an external style of pack still has a functional place in the backcountry.

Written by Nick LeFort August 15, 2023

Float Like a Butterfly, Pack Like a Mule: Gregory Jade, Zulu Backpack Series Review

Gregory updated its fan-favorite Jade and Zulu backpack series, with some fresh new features that make it one of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever…

Written by Will Brendza August 14, 2023

Pop-Up Cooler in a Pinch: Airskirts ‘Inflatable Cooler’ Review

A 57-quart cooler that’s small enough to store on a bookshelf — sounds amazing. So, we tested it every way we know to see if it’s…

Written by Will Brendza August 11, 2023

Why Stuff When You Can Stack? TNF Base Camp Gear Boxes Review

The North Face Base Camp Gear Boxes add versatile storage, organization, and portability to the Base Camp bag family.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 10, 2023

Itacate Brings Authentic Latin Flavors to Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Bringing culture-forward meals to backpacking has never been an easy backcountry option. But Itacate Foods is making Latin food accessible for any outdoor adventure.

Written by Matthew Medendorp August 09, 2023

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